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HOW 1T BEGINS.

"Giye me half-penny and you may
pitch one of these rings, and if it catches
over nail, I'll give you three-pence."
That seemed fair enough; SO the boy
handed him penny and took the ring.
He stepped back to the stake, tossed the
ring, and it caught on one of the nails.
"Will you take six rings to pitch again,
or threepence?"
Threepence," was the answer, and the
money was put in his hand. He stepped
off well satisfied with what he had done,
and probably not having an idea that he
had done wrong. A gentleman standing
near watched; and now before he had
time to look about and reioin bis com
panions, laid his hand on his shoulder.
"My lad, this is your first lesson il
gambling"
Gambling, sir?"
"You staked your half penny and won
threepence, did you not?"
Yes, did"
"You did not earn them, and they were
not given to you; you won them, just as
gamblers win money. You have taken
the frat step in the path; that man has
gone through it, aud you can see the end.
Now advise you to go and give him his
threepence back and ask him for your
half-penny, and then stand square with
the world an honest boy
He had hung down his head, but raised
it very quickly, and his bright, open look,
as be said, I'll do it," will not soon be
forgotten. He ran back, and soon
emerged from the ring, looking happier
than ever. He touched his cap and
bowed pleasantly, as he ran away to join
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-04-16
CONFIDING CHIPMUNKS.

have always been much interested in
watching the cheerful little chipmunke,
and have had abundant opportunities to
do so. Our summer house is situated
on the very edge Of the forest, and when
we come to it in June we always find
number Of chipmunks that are making
themselves very free about the wood
house and door yard. At first they seem
much disturbed at sight of the family
and scamper away with the appearance
of having guilty consciences. But in a
very few days they learn that am not
an enemy. By avoiding any quick
motions, and by dropping corn where it
can be seen by them, [ win them SO that
they very soon become quite tame. Our
maid Of all-work was at first quite horri-
fed that did not wish to kill them, but
when assured her that we could spare
the little they would eat, and she saw
that they recognized me and ran to meet
me as soon as l stepped out of doors,
even she began to think it pleasant to
have the little fellows show confidence in
mankind.
During the past season there has been
one of them that very soon knew the
pocket in which carried a supply of
corn or nuts, and would hop upon ne
when was walking past him and dive
down into my pocket In an instant his
head would pop out, and he would take
an observation to satisfy himself that
there were no enemies near; then he
would return and fill his pouches, till he
looked like a very bad case of the humps.
He soon knew the hammock where my
wife used to lie in shady corner Of the
piazza, and if he did not see me around,
he would hop into the hammock. do
not think he was ever quite able to master
the mysteries of a woman's pocket. But
he usually found something to reward
him. There was one other chipmunk
! that became nearly as tame; but Chippy
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-04-16
A LADY BORN.

An aged truckman bent under the
weight of big roll of carpet. His bale
hook fell from his hand and bounded
into the gutter out of reach. Twenty
idle clerks and statesmen saw the old
mans predicement and smiled at his look
of bewilderment. No one ventured to
help him. A fashionably. dressed young
woman came along, took in the situation
at glance, and, without looking to the
right or left, stepped into the gutter,
picked up the hook in her dainty, glo7ed
fingers, and handed it to the man with
pleasant smile. The oilers looked at each
other and at the fair young woman.
The old truckman, in violent effort to
express his thanks politely, lost his hat.
1t rolled into the gutter where the hook
had been. This was almost too much
for any woman, young or past young, but
this New York girl was equal to the occe-
sion. Into the gutter she tripped again
and got the Eoiled hat. When she handed
it to the truckman happy emile was
seen to play about her lips. God bless
ye, miss" the old man said, as the fair
maiden turned her back on the idlers and
went on her way.
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Out Doum9 Reople.
THE STORY OF oRuMBLE-ToNE.

There was boy named Grumble-Tone, who
ran away to sea.
I'm sick of things on land he said, "as sick
as l can be!
A life upon the bounding wave will suit a lad
like mel''
his mirth,
ing berth,
And he thought the sea was almost as I'M
pleasant as the earth.
He wandered into foreign lands, he saw each
wondrous sight,
But nothing that he heard or saw seemed just
exactly right,
And SO he journeyed on and Oh, still seeking
for delight.
He talked with kings and ladies fair, he dined
in courts, they say;
But always found the people dull, and longed
to get away
To search for that mysterious land where he
should like to stay.
He wandered over all the world, his hair grew
white as snow.
He reached that final bourne at last, where sill
of us must go;
But never found the land he sought. The
reason would you know2
The reason was, that, north or south, wbere'er
his steps were bent,
On land or sea, in court or hail. he found but
discomfort;
For he took his disposition Nth him everywhere
he trent.
ELLA WHEELER WILCOX, in st. Nicholas.
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No. l, as we called him, was very jealous
of any rivals, and if he CHANGED TO raise
his head from my pocket and see No. 2
at my feet, he would make one spring for
him, chase him into the woods, and then
return to the pocket.
I believe there is as much difference in
the dispositions of the little animals and
birds about us as there is in men. Chip
py No. / always came with an air that
seemed to say, "Come, hurry up. I've
got TO get in my provisions for the winter
and must be about it." He was never
satisfied with few grains of corn, but
wanted the last one his cheeks would
hold, often having to stuff them III with
his paws. On the contrary No. 2 would
stand upon his hind feet with very
pleading look, take one kernel and stand
very patiently for another. No. must
have carried to his nest nearly half
bushel Of corn. The first cold days in
September he was missing, and we fear
ed he had fallen the prey of some dog
or boy but he was soon about again
as lively as ever. He retired for several
days number of times, the last about
October 10. No. 2 remained until the
Goth, and few of the more wild ones
we're ont some days later, even with snow
on the ground, showing that the time Of
their retreat depends somewhat on the
state of their storehouses.
The burrow Of No. was on a wooded
bank north OF the house. The two holes
were about five feet apart, the lower one
showing quite mound of fresh earth. I
did not intend spinning out so long q LET
ter when I began, but the funny doings
of Chippy would easily fill volume.
We hope he will remember us when we
return in the summer, though he will
have been out many weske, if no weasel
or other enemy discovers him. He will
doubtless be surprised when he wakes
from his long nap to find the house
closed and empty Forest and Stream.
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CONSUMPTION SURELY CURED.

To THE EDITOR:
Please inform your readers that have a
positive remedy for the above named disease.
By its timely use thousands of hopeless cases
have been permanently cured. l shall be
glad to send two bottles of my remedy free
TO any of your readers who have consump-
ton if they will send me their express and
post-office address. Respectfully,
Dr.. r. A. SLooUM, 1S1 Pearl Street, N. Y.
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You Garry

A whole medicine chest in your pocket,
with one box of Ayers Pills. AS they
operate directly on the stomach and
bowels, they indirectly affect every
other organ of the body. When the
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Miss M. e. Boyle, of Wilkesbarre, Pa,
puts the whole truth in a NUTSHELL when
she says: "I use no other medicine
than Ayers Pills. They are all that
any one needs, and just splendid to save
money in doctors bills"
Here is an instance of
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Painless Porturition Possible.
TOKoLoGY,

a book for every woman, has reached its six
tieth edition, and no wonder when it teaches
that maternity need not be attended by seri-
Gus suffering.
Mrs. Caskey, of Kansas, writes: 81 am sure
Tokology saved my life. [ had the book only
seven weeks before my babe was born; began
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After two weeks | could walk two miles with
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Mrs. X. writes: ''Send me an outfit for Tolzol-
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Price, cloth $500, morocco $2.75, for free sam
pie pages, and "how to get Tokology free"
write to
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Browns Bronchial Troches have been used,
with unfailiDg success, for the relief and
cure of coughs, hoarseness and other throat
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friends, and they have proved extremely SER
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ARE YOU MAKING MONEY!

large sums of money if you are able to work.
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free Either sex; all ages. Better not delay.
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IF THE sUrrnanns FROM CONSUMPTION,

scrofula and general debility, will try Scott's
Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil, with Hypo-
phosphites, they will find immediate relief
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Brentwood, Cal, writes: II have used SCOTS
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orally. 1t is very palatable."
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his companions. This was an honest
boy, and doubtless made an honorable
man.-Morning Star.
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4 Physician

who lost his medicine chest, but, having
at hand bottle of Ayers Pills, found
himself fully equipped.-J. Arrison,
NJ. D., of San Jose, Cal, writes:
Some three years ago, by the merest
accident, L was forced, so to speak,
to prescribe Ayers Cathartic Pills for
several sick men among a party of engi-
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my medicine chest having been lost in
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John W. Brown, NJ. D., of Oceana,
w. Va, writes: prescribe Ayers Pills
in my practice, and find them excellent.
[ urge their general use in families"
T. e. Hastings, NJ. D., of Baltimore,
Md, writes: "That Ayers Pills do con-
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They are the best cathartic and aperi-
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Sold by all Druggists.
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THE GENTLE MAURICE.

The life of Rev. Frederick Denison
Maurice illustrated Millions familiar
lines:
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WHEN YOU TRAVEL

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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-11-24
sHERIFF's SALE.

Henry Holterman, County Treasurer Of Henry
county, Ohio.
vs.. ...
.t IsRac Patterson, ct al.
Order of sale from Henry County Court Of Common
Pleas.
DY virtue Of an order of sale issued from the
Dabove named court, and to me directed as Sheriff
Of Henry county, will offer at public sale, at the
north door Of the court house, In Napoleon Ohio,
on
Saturday, November 26th, 1887,
At the hour of o'clock p. said day the fol-
lowing described real estate, situated in Henry
county, Ohio, to-wit:
lat. The west half Of lot number nine (9), In
John G. loves First Addition to the town OF Ma
Appraised ct $266.
ID. lko, lne nOrtherly one-half of lot number
fourteen (l4), In John G. loves First Addition to
the town of Napoleon, Henry county, Ohio.
Appraised at 800. Ap.
Sd. Also, the souuh end of lot number fifteen (t5I
in Iohn @. loves First Addition to the town OF
Napoleon, Henry county, Ohio, and described as
follows: Commencing at the southeast corner Of
said lot number fifteen t15) thence north along the
east line Of said lot number fifteen 5) far enough
that straight line across said lot from east to
west line Of said lot viii rake one quarter Of an acre
Of land, of Of the south end OF said lotnumber If
teen (15).
Appraised at SIS.
Appraised first tract at $780, second tract at 800,
third tract at $75.
Terms of sale cash..
EFT. BARNES,
Sheriff Of Henrycounty Ohio,
S. M. Hague, Atty for Petitioner.
Napoleon, Ohio, Oct. 81. 1887. IA 10
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A Circus In Flames.
THE GREAT BARNUM SHOW
BURNED.
Nearly All the Animals of the Me-
nagerie Cremated.

Nearly All the Animals of the Me-
nagerie Cremated.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, Nov. 20.-The
main building of Barnum and Bailey's
show was entirely destroyed by fire
this morning. At 1890 an alarm
sounded and was quickly followed by
q general alarm. In less than thirty
minutes the building, 600x200 feet, two
stories high, was entirely consumed
The first intimation of the fire was the
roaring Of lions and tigers. Next the
elephants struggled with their chains.
In an incredibly short time the flames
swept from one end of the structure to
the other. The six watchmen em-
ployed on the premises were helpless
to check the flames. One man was in
the horse building when his lantern
exploded, igniting the hay and straw.
Five watchmen reported, one is miss
ing. The upper portion of the build
ing was filled with hay and par
aphenalia of the great show. No one
dared to approach the building being
fearful of the crazed animals. Three
elephants burned up and thirty-six
broke loose from their fastenings and
dashed through the sides of the burn
ing building. Their roars and trumpet
ings and sounds of torment were
terrific. Six elephants and large
African hippopotamus rushed about
the streets presenting a sickening ap-
pearance. Their sides were burned
and great pieces of flesh foot square
fell off. Thirty elephants and one
large lion made their escape and have
started off across the country toward
Fairfield and Easton.
Great alarm has seized many resi-.
dents of the west end and they have
taken refuge within doors with the
windows barred. All the ring animals,
trained stations, ponies, ETC., were
burned. In the upper rooms were the
tents, poles, seats, harness, etc., for the
entire show and these too were de-
stroyed. In the cat room were the
birds, monkeys, three rhinoceroses,
hyenas, tigers, lions and all the me-
nagerie, which fell a preyto the flames.
The firemen made no attempt to save
1t but turned their streams upon the
chariot building and car sheds, which
they succeeded in saving, but the heat
was 80 intense that this was accom-
plished with the greatest difficulty
The total loss is estimated at 500, 900,
upon which there is but $100, 900 of in
surance. Before the building went
down Barnum's agent was busy max
ing arrangements for securing new
lot of attractions to supply the loss.
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LEGAL NOTICE,

NOTICE Is hereby given that the undersigned
~ has this day 1ed In the Probate Court of Henry
County, Ohio, his petition praying for an order
authorizng him TO sell or otherwise dispose Of the
following claim belonging to the estate Of Frank
to-wit: Judgment rendered by the Court Of Com.
mon Pleas Of Henry County. Ohio, at the September
term thereon, 1885, Elm favor Of Henry Rohrs, Ad-
ministrator OF the state of Frank Long, deceased,
against the Wabash, st. Lonis & Pacific Railway
Company, for 81, ,0760O and cost Of suit
SAID petition will be for hearing on the Sthlday OF
December, 1887, at 10 O'Clock .. m. -
Administrator Of the estate Of Frank Long, deceased
November, 10th, 1887. 81 S4,aJ.
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Martyrs to Headache
;1rrectedseeklyDy yA.Bradley.

Seek relief in vain, until they begin to
use Ayers Sarsaparilla. Then they re-
gret the years of suffering they might
have escaped had they tried this remedy
earlier. The trouble was constitutional
not local and, until Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla did its effective work as an
Alternative and Blood Purifier, they were
compelled to suffer.
The wife of Samuel Page, 21 Austin
ST., Lowell, Mass, was, for a long time,
subject to severe headaches, the result
of stomach and liver disorders. A per-
feet cure has been effected by Ayers
Sarsaparilla.
Frank Roberts, 727 Washington st.,
Boston, says that he formerly had ter
rible headaches, and until he took
Ayers Sarsaparilla, never found any
medicine that would give
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RETURNED WITH THANKS.
The President Has No Use for Gifts
and Records himself.

ana RecorQS n1mselL
ST. PAUL, Nov. 21.-The following
letter from President Cleveland has
been received by gentleman in this
city, who is one of a number Of real
estate dealers who some time ago sent
to the President deed for lot on the
corner of Grover and Folsom avenues,
in Cleveland park, In the suburbs of
this city: al send you with this quit
claim deed executed by Mrs. Cleveland
and myself to you and other parties
who were grantors In deed to me of
premises in Cleveland Park, near the
city of st. Paul. The object of the deed
enclosed is to reconvey the property de-
scribed therein to the parties who, with
the kindest intentions transferred it to
me as gift. 1 don't know why this
land should be given to me, and il it is
of value, / think that those who by
their enterprise have laid out the park
should have the benefit of 1t. | am
much pleased by the kindly feeling
which prompted the conveyance to me,
and beg to assure you that the pleasure
thus afforded is fully equal to that
which I should experience by the re-
tention of the lot which reconvey.
Yours very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
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sHERlFF's SALE.
James N. Turnbell,

OemSs NJ LuruUolig
va.
Harriet Knepley, ct al
An alias order of sale from Henry County Court Of
Common Pleas.
pY virtue Of an alias order Of saieissued from the
Dabove named court and to me directed as Sheriff
of enry county, will offer at public sale at the
north door Of the court house, in Napoleon o., on
Saturday, November 20, 1887,
at the hour of o'clock, m Of said day, the fol.
lowing described situated In Henry coun-
ty, Ohio, to-wit:
The west half of lot number twenty six [96] in L.
g. Randall's addition to the town Of Napoleon,
Henry county, Ohio.
Appraised under former order.
Appraised at S275.
Terms ofsale, cash.
EFT BARNES,
Sheriffof Henry county, Ohio.
Tyler Donnelly, attorneys for plaintiff.
Napoleon, o., Oct. "a, 1857. $50
PrObateNotice.
NoTIoE is hereby given, that D. Z. Baag, as
In Guardian ofMargaret Harrison, has filed first
account Of his Guardianship which will be for hear
ing and settlement Nov. II, 1887.
D. MEEKISoN ,Probat Judge.
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Notice to Land Owners of the Time
and Place of Holding View.

To Joseph Splitter, G.. D. l. J. D. Loomis, Peter
Ritter, W. O. Holgate, Grey Patterson, II
Dackenhaus, J. s, Greenler, ct al:
YOU are hereby notified, that the viewers and
\ Surveyor, appointed by the Commissioners o.
denry county, Ohio, in their order Of Oct 3d. 1887
to lay out and survey the county road petitionet
for by the undersigned and others will meet at W.
Il. Deokers Office in Holgate, Henry county, Ohio,
on the 26th day Of November, 1887, at 10 o'clocl
a. M, for the purpose set forth in said order.
And the 25th day of November, 1887, is ''the day
by which claims for compensation must be fled =
Dated this 93d day of Oct, A. D., 1887.
oct27-4t B. K. SCOTT, Principal Petitioner.
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LEGAL NOTICE.

NJ 0TICE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ has this day filed In the Probate Court OF en-.
ry county, Ohio, his petition, praying for an order
authorizing him to sell or otherwise dispose ofithe
following claim belonging 10 the estate of william
Rohrs, deceased, and which has become desperate,
to-wit: judgment rendered by the Court oi
Common Pleas Of Henry county, Ohio, ut the
September Term thereof, 1885, In favor OF Henry
Rohrs, Administrators Of the estate Of William
Rohrs, deceased, against the Wabash, st. Louis 4
suit.
Said petition will be for hearing on the Sth dayof
December, 1887, ct 10 O'Clock, m.
HENRY ROHRS,
Administrator ofthe estate Of William Rohrs, de-
ceased.
Napoleon, o., Nov. 1s,iss7. OF S4.eO
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Don't

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light thing. But it may run into catarrh.-
Or into pneumonia. Or consumption.
Catarrh is disgusting. Pneumonia is dan
gerous. Consumption ia death itself.
The breathing apparatus must be kept
healthy and clear of all distractions and Of
fensive matter. Otherwise there is trouble
ahead.
All the diseases of these parts, head, nose,
throat, bronchial tubes and lungs, can be de-
lghtfully and entirely cured by the use of
Boschee,s German Syrup. If you don't
know this already, thousands and thousands
of people can tell you. They have been
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Bottle only as cents. Ask any druggist.
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George and 8. 8. Laskey,
vs..
Julia Z. Burkhart, ct al,
Order Of sslefrom Henry County Courtof Common
Reas.
BY virtue Of an Order Of Sale issued from the
above named Court and 10 me directed as Sheriff of
Henry County, will offer at Public Sale at the
North door Of the Court House, in Napoleon,
Ohio, on
Saturday, November 26, 1887,
At the hour Of o'clock p. m, of said day, the fol-
lowing described real estate, situated In Henry
county, Ohio, to.wit:
The south half (s) OF the southwest quarter (,<)
Of section thirty-four (34) town four (i, north
range eight (s) east, in said Henry county, Ohio.
Appraised at coo.
Terms ofsale, cash.
e. T. BARNES,
Sheriff Of Henry county, Ohio.
G. p. Thompson, attorney for plaintiff.
Napoleon, Ohio, Oct. 20, 1887. IS 10